By Pat Licata-REALTOR
In Lake of the Woods for December the statistics are as follows: A total of 19 homes were sold, 17 were standard sales and 1 was a short sale and 1 was a foreclosure. 3 sold for under $175K, 9 between $175-250K, and 5 between $250-350K , and 2 sold for over $350,000.. Additionally 4 lots were sold for under 20,000.
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By Pat Licata-REALTOR
In Lake of the Woods in June, a total of 28 homes were sold, all of which were standard sale, 3 sold under $175K, 11 between $175-250K, and 9 between $250-350K , and 5 for over $350,000.
Here’s a link to real estate currently for sale in Lake of the Woods: LOW active listings It’s another beautiful day at the lake!
As a Lake of the Woods resident since 2008 (as a weekender and a full time resident), I’d like to share my Journey to the Lake. My husband, John, and I were interested in finding the perfect location for a second/vacation home. Initially, we were open to looking at a beach location, as well as a lake. We began searching in the summer of 2007 through the spring of 2008 for our getaway.
We decided fairly early on that the beach just wasn’t for us because of distance from Northern Virginia and lack of activity during “non-peak season,” we began focusing on the lakes in the area. Having made the trek to Lake Anna and Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, and Deep Creek Lake in Maryland, something wasn’t “perfect” for us regarding each location. Lake Anna was too busy for us, and Smith Mountain Lake and Deep Creek Lake were both too far for us to enjoy a home regularly, and we also didn’t care for how few conveniences were located close by (ie, grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, etc).
Then we remembered having visited Lake of the Woods years ago, when we had been a guest of a friend. After our first house-hunting visit to the lake in early spring of 2008, we knew where we wanted to be. Lake of the Woods, as a gated, secured community, gave us peace of mind as weekenders. The community offered us close proximity (1 hr 15 min from Reston), tons of conveniences, as we residents are supported by a grocery store, pharmacy, gas stations, cleaners, nail salons, automotive services, doctors, a library, a post office, many restaurants, and a brand new elementary school-all within 2 1/2 miles of the gates), over 50 clubs and organizations in which to participate, a fabulous club house overlooking the lake that serves excellent food, and a clear, pristine lake!! Oh…did I mention the PGA golf course and equestrian center within the community?? And the Community Center, and the non-denominational Church within the gates? Or the walking trails? And what about the wildlife!
We purchased our home in June of 2008, and after that first year (52 weekends), we realized that we had been to our home at Lake of the Woods 51 of those 52 weekends! That’s when we decided that the “allure of the lake” was just too great to resist and made the change from weekenders to full time residents!
John commutes to Northern Virginia 3 days per week, and I am fortunate to be able to share my love for the lake as a REALTOR at Keller Williams Capital Properties (located directly across from the front gate between AT&T and CVS), introducing others to this incredible community!
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Lake of the Woods Market Stats:
(Through April 10th, 2017 as report in MRIS) 76 Active 52 Under Contract and 53 sold Since 1/1/2017.
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Here are 6 steps to staging your house and some other tips & tricks as well!
Are you selling your home? Has an agent ever called you to tell you they have a potential buyer on the way ???
Check out the video below that gives you some tips & tricks to staging your home at the last minute!
If you need any help with staging or would like to learn more about this, contact Pat Licata today!
The Lake of the Woods Association is celebrating its 50th year as a homeowners association in 2017. And the celebration continues all year long! While Lake of the Woods is a community that offers a substantial number of activities each and every year, this anniversary has added even more! As a matter of fact, a Lake of the Woods exhibit is now on display at the James Madison Museum in Orange through April 2, 2017. Here’s a list of events so far, and I’ll bet more will be added: Calendar of Events
Until next time…it’s another beautiful day at the lake Pat Licata, REALTOR
OC Commonwealth’s Atty. Diana O’Connell to Speak at Civic Club Meeting
Diana O’Connell, the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Orange County, will be the LOW Civic Club’s guest speaker on Wednesday February 8, 2017. The Civic Club meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse Lower Level.
Ms. O’Connell has been the Orange County Commonwealth’s Attorney since 2004. The Commonwealth’s Attorney is an elected constitutional officer. She and the other attorneys in her office are the prosecutors representing the people in civil and criminal matters. It is anticipated she will address a broad range of matters related to the criminal justice system in Orange County. Her presentation will be followed by a time for questions and answers.
Ms. O’Connell has been a resident of Orange County since 1993. A graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, she has had extensive experience as a prosecutor and private practice attorney. An interesting sidebar is that she was the Lake of the Wood’s attorney for three years prior to her election as Commonwealth’s Attorney.
We hope to see you there! It’s another beautiful day at the lake! Pat Licata, REALTOR
Hi Everyone! We are fortunate in Lake of the Woods to live near so many incredible wineries! Here’s your chance to win a Virginia Wine Pass for two that is good through December of 2017! The pass offers free or discounted tastings, as well as discounts on bottles of wine, from some amazing Virginia wineries. What do you need to do to enter our sweepstakes? Simply stop by our Licata Group office between 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday or like our FB page at Licata on the Lake Real Estate at Lake of the Woods and message us your email address. Please enter by noon on Tuesday, January 31, as the winner will be chosen at 5pm.
Good luck! It’s another beautiful day at the lake! Pat Licata-REALTOR
by Pat Licata, REALTOR
With the elections upon us, it’s the appropriate time to talk politics! No, I don’t mean about which candidate you like…I mean the politics of placing signs in your Lake of the Woods yard! The official date you can place political signs in your yard is Tuesday, September 27. Remember, all signs must be removed by Wednesday, November 9. Please adhere to the following rule governing the usage of signs:
Regulation V.
H. SIGNS
3. Political Signs: Only one political sign per issue or candidate, no larger than 4 square feet may be displayed on any residential lot. Political signs may be displayed no earlier than six weeks prior to an election and must be removed the day after the election. Political signs on Association property are not allowed except for two exceptions. The first exception is on Election Day. The second exception is on the day of a political event at which the candidates will appear. For both of these exceptions the signs must be in an area designated by the General Manager.
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By Pat Licata, REALTOR
One of my very favorite fall events, The Annual Art Show, sponsored by the LOW Visual Arts Council, is fast approaching! Held October 15th and 16th, this fun annual event allows local artists, both professional and amateur, to showcase their work and gives you the opportunity to take it home! Get ready to view works from artists of past years: Pete Brown’s oil paintings, Bob Gibson’s photos, Helga Birdsong’s floral arrangements, and my friend, Patty Bell’s, watercolors. Patty is also a swan enthusiast and has been my partner in a few swan rescues. If you’ve never seen her swan watercolors, you simply must…They are stunning! Nate Smith, who amazed us with driftwood sailboats last year, plans to expand his exhibit for 2016. Martha Manigross, a new resident who will be participating for the first time, creates wearable art and wall hangings.
Forms are available in the Holcomb Building lower level foyer and at the Community Center if you would like to participate. Please contact Jan Moore at 972-9355 or Sallie Wallace at 972-0412 if you have questions.
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